Hagelslag

'hailstorm') are small, oblong, sweet-tasting chocolate granules, which are sprinkled on slices of buttered bread or rusks.

Hagelslag is also available in the ethnically Dutch communities of New Zealand, such as Foxton in the Manawatū, where it is widely available.

[1] According to historical records from the Amsterdam City Archives, Hagelslag was originally invented by B.E.

VENCO obtained a patent for the name, which meant that other companies, such as De Ruijter, were not permitted to use the term to describe their own products.

[1] De Ruijter introduced competition to VENCO with their assortment of flavors, including lemon, raspberry, orange, and aniseed.